Bible Verses About "What Is Discernment in the Bible"
Discernment is the Spirit-given ability to distinguish truth from error, right from wrong, and the leading of God from deceptive counterfeits, for the protection and maturity of the believer.
Discernment is the Spirit-given ability to distinguish truth from error, right from wrong, and the leading of God from deceptive counterfeits, for the protection and maturity of the believer.
"Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?" — 1 Kings 3:9 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Discernment in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?"
"But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."
"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world."
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